Diseases
7 in 10 cancer patients now survive – a historic high, and the gains are real
US five-year cancer survival has reached 70% for the first time on record.
Body
Is your BMI accurate? Body fat scans get it wrong for more than 1 in 3 adults
When researchers compared BMI with gold-standard body fat scans, one in three "obese" adults were not.
Diseases
More than 8 in 10 people with prediabetes don’t know it. Do you have these signs?
An estimated 115 million American adults have prediabetes, and most have no idea.
Diseases
7 warning signs of polycystic kidney disease most people mistake for back pain
Most people who carry PKD have no symptoms until their 30s or 40s.
Body
Your gut bacteria may be quietly shaping how strong you are
Older adults who carried one fiber-loving microbe had far stronger hands.
Diseases
7 in 10 cancer patients now survive – a historic high, and the gains are real
US five-year cancer survival has reached 70% for the first time on record.
Body
Is your BMI accurate? Body fat scans get it wrong for more than 1 in 3 adults
When researchers compared BMI with gold-standard body fat scans, one in three "obese" adults were not.
Diseases
More than 8 in 10 people with prediabetes don’t know it. Do you have these signs?
An estimated 115 million American adults have prediabetes, and most have no idea.
Diseases
7 warning signs of polycystic kidney disease most people mistake for back pain
Most people who carry PKD have no symptoms until their 30s or 40s.
These are the biggest sources of vitamin C – and it’s not oranges
Many assume oranges sit at the top of the vitamin C rankings. They do not.
Researchers uncover how changes in B vitamins may relate to Parkinson’s
A new study suggests that subtle shifts in gut bacteria and vitamin production may play a bigger role in Parkinson’s disease than previously understood.
How warm your home should be during winter – room by room
As winter energy use climbs, more households are rethinking how they heat their homes.
How to keep alcohol from ruining Christmas
The social expectations of the holiday season can increase pressure to drink, but small choices in December can help you stay on track.
Important scientific developments of 2025
Medical research in 2025 highlighted a shift toward more accessible forms of care.
How to stay healthy and safe this holiday season, according to experts
Experts highlight several under-recognized risks that arise when December draws people into close contact.